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Las Vegas Event Photographer | Using natural light for an event
Natural light is the best option for many photography situations, but as a Las Vegas event photographer, you already know that ensuring that a photo session takes advantage of natural light will take effort and practice. Natural light is ideal for photography because it provides an abundance of light that doesn’t cause the subject to be washed out, as can happen with certain types of artificial lighting in dimly lit settings. If you want to make sure that you get the best photos with natural light at your next event, consider the following tips.
Always bring an off-camera flash to the event
Even if you plan on using natural lighting exclusively, make sure that you pack an off-camera flash for the event. You never know what may happen on the day of the event. The weather could turn grey, the windows could be boarded up, the curtains could be drawn, and you might be stuck in a room with no windows—be prepared for anything! An external off-camera flash will let you have a secure backup that will help keep your clients happening.
Station yourself next to a good source of natural light for the best photos
When you do have ample natural lighting to use as a venue, the best thing you can do is set yourself up near a good source of natural light. This will most likely be a big window. When you set yourself up, be prepared to ask people walking by to pose for a photo; be polite, persistent, and friendly in order to make the most out of your great location.
Ask people to move by natural light if necessary
If enough people aren’t walking by or you need to get a shot of someone who just doesn’t seem to come close, you will need to ask people to move by the natural light sources so you can take their photo. As before, just remember to be friendly and polite; most people won’t mind, especially if you explain that you want to catch them in the best light by the window!
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